For now, links to five reports: from Middle East Eye, the Associated Press, the Cradle, CNN, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. (Scroll down for GAZA 12-19-25.  Scroll up for today’s UKRAINE so far.) — MCM

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Israel kills six Palestinians in strike on Gaza school hosting wedding. From Middle East Eye. The Israeli army on Friday shelled a school being used as a shelter, where displaced Palestinian families had gathered for a wedding, killing at least six people, including a five-month-old baby. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for Dec. 19 report from AP.

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Armed gangs use Israeli-occupied areas of Gaza to target Hamas, seek to be ‘subcontracted’ for post-war role. From the Cradle. Israeli-supported armed gangs and militias are using Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza as a base to carry out operations to topple Hamas, CNN reported today. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from CNN.

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FROM DEC. 19  Famine fades in Gaza, but experts warn hunger crisis not over. Reported by Hadeel Al-Shalchi | NPR  The leading food security organization says there is no longer famine in Gaza, but the situation remains fragile. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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